​Subway Lunatic Lays Xmas Lights, Concrete On Tracks | Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the New York City Patch network to talk about tonight.

Subway Lunatic Lays Xmas Lights, Concrete On Tracks: NYPD

The man has placed a fire extinguisher, Christmas lights and a bag of concrete on the tracks at four stations in Park Slope and Sunset Park.

PHOTOS: Fort Greene's Walt Whitman Beard And Mustache Contest

Check out the best Whitman-inspired facial hair that graced the stage at Fort Greene Park over the weekend.

IRS Squashes New York's Attempt To Work Around Trump's Tax Law

New York was trying to help people losing their SALT deductions. But now those people are going to have to pay.

City Reveals One-Way Protected Bike Lane Plan For Central Park W

Manhattan Community Board 7 approved the city's plan to create the lane by eliminate parking from the east side of Central Park West.

Nation's First Ride-Hail Cap Will Stay In Place, NYC Mayor Says

The city will extend its landmark freeze on new for-hire vehicles for a year and pursue new rules to keep empty cars off the road.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Test Lab Opens In Chelsea Amid Rise In STDs
• Bill To Keep 9/11 Fund Alive Passes House Committee After Shaming

Across America

• Teen Who Killed Himself Wasn't 'Worthless,' Family Tells Bullies
• Hogan Urges Trump Official To Adopt Harriett Tubman $20 Bill Now

Patch PM shares a few of the day's must-read items from our New York City network.